Comparison

AASamplePlayer vs luapsel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
Currently charting
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

About

luapsel

Create calming electric guitar ambience with reversed samples and built-in effects. Offers polyphonic playback, multiple articulations, and real-time sound shaping tools for unique musical textures.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic reversed guitar sounds
  • Round Robin sampling
  • Multiple articulations
  • Built-in delay, reverb, chorus
  • Real-time low-pass filter
  • ADSR Release control
  • Standalone samples available
Features
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luapsel: Unique Evolving Electric Guitar Ambience luapsel is a collection of Electric Guitar samples, meticulously multi-sampled in Round Robin and reversed in the most transparent way possible to offer your projects an easy-to-use calming vibe. Play around with built-in delay, reverb, and chorus effects, or go au naturel. Sound design is a breeze with real-time filters, release control, and tuning options. Get luapsel for free inside Decent Sampler or just enjoy the raw samples, or grab the new improved app for just $1. Features -Polyphonic reversed guitar sounds -Round Robin sampling for nuanced playback -Four articulations: Original, Looped, Fast, & Slow -Built-in delay, reverb, and chorus effects -Real-time low-pass filter (Tone) -ADSR Release control and real-time sampling tuning -Available for Decent Sampler or as standalone samples

Screenshots

AASamplePlayer4 screens
luapsel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: luapsel at none against AASamplePlayer's 1. luapsel also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). AASamplePlayer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AASamplePlayer costs $2.99 and luapsel $0.99 up front. AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. luapsel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AASamplePlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, luapsel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AASamplePlayer versus luapsel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAASamplePlayerluapsel
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (17 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer衍 孟OSC Audio

Customer experience

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

luapsel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99
None

luapsel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is luapsel free?
luapsel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AASamplePlayer or luapsel?
AASamplePlayer is rated higher. AASamplePlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while luapsel averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do AASamplePlayer or luapsel have ads?
Neither AASamplePlayer nor luapsel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AASamplePlayer or luapsel?
AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, and luapsel every 6 days. Most recently, AASamplePlayer was updated on October 12, 2026 and luapsel on October 9, 2026.

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